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Senate Votes to Open State to Presidential Library Development
The Florida Senate approved legislation on Wednesday that would preempt local regulations that could restrict the establishment of a presidential library, positioning the state as a potential site for such an institution. Senate Bill 118, sponsored by Senate President...
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Interstate 75 expansion planned near Ocala
Expansion of traffic-clogged Interstate 75 in central Florida near Ocala is being planned, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. The expansion of the vital north/south artery with new auxiliary lanes from State Route 44 to State Route 26 is being done under the Move Florida...
Report: Home prices and rents remained constant in Florida in past two years
Home prices and rents held steady in 2023 and 2024 and sales were down for a second consecutive year, according to a recently released report. Supply of both single-family homes and multi-family rental homes increased statewide, especially for the single-family homes...
A rare gem from a normally toxic source
It’s not every day that Jason Garcia, the former Orlando Sentinel advocate for left wing causes and a perpetual critic of Florida’s business landscape, stumbles onto something worthy of our attention. But every now and then, well, you know, even a broken clock, blind...
Senate bill seeks to limit prosecutors’ power in juvenile adult court transfers
Legislation filed ahead of Session seeks to reform the process by which juveniles are prosecuted as adults, removing state attorneys’ discretion to transfer minors without judicial oversight. House Bill 613, introduced by Rep. Dianne Hart, would prohibit prosecutors...
CFO Jimmy Patronis bans DeepSeek AI from Department of Financial Services
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued a directive Thursday prohibiting the use of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek within the Florida Department of Financial Services, citing national security concerns and data privacy risks. The...
Senate Republican explores elimination of property taxes
Florida lawmakers will examine the potential elimination of property taxes under legislation filed this week by Sen. Jonathan Martin. The bill, SB 852, directs the Office of Economic and Demographic Research (OEDR) to study how the state could replace property tax...
Mexico Beach officials say they’re in ‘good shape’ implementing reforms
Officials from the Florida city of Mexico Beach say they've taken steps to better safeguard taxpayer funds after a critical audit was released in January by the state auditor general's office. Mayor Richard Wolff told the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee on Feb....
DeSantis further expands state immigration authority through new ICE agreements
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced a supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between Florida law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), expanding state authority to enforce federal immigration laws under the 287(g) program. The...
UNF Poll: Trump, DeSantis maintain net positive approval
A poll published by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) on Tuesday found that President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis maintain net positive approval ratings among registered voters in Florida. The survey of 871 active voters found...
Sen. Burgess files legislation requiring annual stormwater inspections to mitigate flood risks
Sen. Danny Burgess filed legislation Tuesday that would mandate annual inspections of canals and culverts under local government control to mitigate flooding risks before hurricane season. The legislation would require each political subdivision in Florida to conduct...
Florida’s Economic Future is Tied to AI’s Future
Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and for good reason. One of the key reasons for our growth is that Florida offers a business climate that is competitive and innovative, encouraging creativity in our businesses and the utilization of new...
DeSantis Creates Government Efficiency Initiative to Cut Spending, Review State and Local Operations
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed an executive order establishing the Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, a statewide effort to reduce government spending, eliminate waste, and review financial practices across state agencies, local...
Economic report: Florida tourism poised for growth through 2030
Florida’s tourism industry is projected to expand steadily through 2030, with annual visitor numbers increasing each year, according to the Florida Economic Forecast Q3 2024 – 2030, released by Florida TaxWatch on Friday in partnership with the Regional Economic...
State Board of Administration Sues Target, Alleging Securities Fraud Over ESG and DEI Disclosures
The State Board of Administration of Florida (SBA) on Thursday joined a class action lawsuit against Target, its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Brian Cornell, and 12 members of its Board of Directors, alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the...
Nunez, Hasner OK’d for university posts
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Thursday unanimously approved former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez to serve as interim president of Florida International University and former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner to serve as president of Florida...
House eyes lawsuit limits
Florida House members Wednesday began moving forward with a proposal that would raise limits on payments by state agencies, local governments, school districts and public hospitals in lawsuits over people getting injured. The House Civil Justice & Claims...
Expanding Nurse Anesthetists’ scope of practice will not improve access to surgical care in rural areas (and why this idea is like a bad sequel)
Do you remember the movie, Jurassic Park? It was based on what seemed like a brilliant idea: clone dinosaurs. It seemed a good solution —until, of course, everything went horribly wrong. It turns out, letting velociraptors roam free wasn’t just dangerous; it was also...
Senate unveils ‘Rural Renaissance’ plan
Senate President Ben Albritton calls it the “fight for a rural renaissance in Florida.” And Wednesday, the Senate released a 129-page bill that would take steps to try to bolster health care, education, roads and economic development in 31 counties that, in many...
Senate bill seeks to expand campus carry rights
Legislation filed in the Senate on Tuesday seeks to expand firearm carry rights on college and university campuses, allowing individuals to carry weapons in dormitories, residence halls, and other campus facilities. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Randy Fine, seeks to...
Housing costs, property insurance affordability noted as biggest concerns among Florida voters
Housing affordability and the escalating cost of property insurance were identified as the foremost concerns among Florida voters, according to a survey published by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) on Tuesday. The statewide poll,...
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